Talbot House Children's Charity

Talbot House Children's Charity has demonstrated improvement since its previous inspection, now achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a rich curriculum tailored to the individual needs of its pupils, all of whom have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Leaders are ambitious and promote a positive learning environment where pupils can develop both academically and personally. Notably, the school excels in preparing pupils for adulthood through various qualifications and enrichment opportunities, focusing on personal development and well-being.

Strengths

• Leaders are ambitious for pupils and support them well.
• The school offers a broad and well-sequenced curriculum that meets the needs of pupils with SEND.
• Pupils develop positive attitudes towards reading.
• Personal development is a notable strength, supported by a robust PSHE curriculum.
• Most pupils behave well and learning environments are calm and orderly.
• Leaders are supportive of staff, promoting their well-being and development.

Areas for Improvement

• Too many pupils do not attend school regularly, limiting their learning.
• Lack of clarity in responsibility for the curriculum in some learning zones.
• Ineffective tracking of pupil behaviour and attendance prevents swift intervention.

In 2024–25 pupils at Talbot House Children's Charity attended 92.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 30.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 5.9% of pupils at Talbot House Children's Charity were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Talbot House Children's Charity had 64 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Talbot House Children's Charity's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Talbot House Children's Charity is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

When was Talbot House Children's Charity last inspected by Ofsted?

Talbot House Children's Charity was last inspected in September 2023.

How many pupils does Talbot House Children's Charity have?

Talbot House Children's Charity has 64 pupils on roll.

What age range does Talbot House Children's Charity cover?

Talbot House Children's Charity for pupils aged 4 to 16.

What are Talbot House Children's Charity's GCSE results?

In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 17.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Talbot House Children's Charity?

Talbot House Children's Charity is at Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW.